Corrections_Today_January_February_2024_Vol.86_No.1

American Correctional Association Corrections Today January/February 2024 Vol. 86, No. 1

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Empowering incarcerated women A brighter future through virtual reality automotive mechanic training By Lori Connolly

26 Confronting chronic career stress By John A. Shuford

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Recruitment and retention of correctional staff A national survey of challenges and strategies By Tama Celi, Ph.D., Leanne F. Alarid, Ph.D., Mike Dolny, Ph.D. and Jess King-Mohr, MA

Healthcare and the 8 th Amendment A quick look at the past in order to preserve the future By Tammy Lander, J.D., Ph.D. and Dr. Lewis Peiper

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The pivotal role probation officers play in enhancing public safety By Joe Winkler

How do reentry programs impact recidivism? By Bryan L. Kline

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